Here are the 5 essential tools every kitchen must have. A sharp chef’s knife A seasoned cast iron pan A wooden spatula (and tongs!) Cutting boards A digital meat thermometer If these tools are at your fingertips, you can tackle any meal in the kitchen. Ready to put your tools […]
Here is a cooking hack you can learn in just one minute: Cooking ground beef from frozen. This technique is perfect for making tacos, nachos, or, as this video highlights, a quick meat sauce for topping your favorite pasta. For the meat sauce, all you need is ButcherBox ground beef, […]
All that sunlight streaming through the kitchen windows in spring can be a gentle reminder that it’s time to get rid of the grime built up over the year. We’ve tackled kitchen refreshes before here at Just Cook, but let’s walk through how to get your kitchen’s sparkle back this […]
One of our favorite ways to cook scallops is to sear them over high heat in a heavy skillet on the stovetop. They get nice and browned and stay tender inside. But if you’re making a meal that requires the stove and you want a good hands-off scallop recipe, this […]
When crocuses and daffodils start poking up through the dirt in the garden, our minds turn to brunch. Something about the warming weather and the longer days makes us crave a light, leisurely meal with our crew, with lots of hot coffee, fresh juice, good eats, and a minimum of […]
A healthy cookbook focusing on animal proteins—what could be better? Carnivore-ish: 125 Protein-Rich Recipes to Boost Your Health and Build Muscle gives readers an easy-to-understand education on how to add more healthy protein to your meals. The book explains how and why animal protein should be included in a varied […]
With ButcherBox’s pre-made meatloaf mix, this recipe couldn’t be any easier. Just take ButcherBox’s perfectly seasoned, ready-to-cook blend of ground beef, pork and rolled oats and wrap in a few slices of ButcherBox bacon. If you’re not sure how to wrap the bacon correctly watch Chef Yankel guide you through […]
Fish freaks some people out, it’s true. Seafood is known to be a lean and delicious source of protein that’s incredibly versatile from a culinary perspective. But Americans only eat about 16 pounds of it annually, with the majority consumed in restaurants. Between selecting good fish, storing it properly, and […]
The “Feast of Seven Fishes” is an Italian Christmas Eve tradition—or, more correctly, an Italian-American tradition that has grown in popularity over the years. While the cena della Vigilia or Christmas Eve dinner is an Italian culinary celebration, the eating of seven different kinds of fish is not something common […]
Follow the video guide above as we walk you through roasting a bone-in rib roast to perfection. Start by coating the rib roast with our multi-purpose herb butter, as well as some coarse salt and fresh black pepper. (You can use kosher salt or Maldon sea salt.) Next, cook the […]
Looking for the best way to have a flavorful Thanksgiving but don’t want to cook a whole bird? A turkey breast is perfect for smaller gatherings (Friendsgiving!) and can easily feed four to six people. The first step to getting a great turkey breast is brining it in a simple […]
Potatoes are round, which means they can pose a challenge when trying to cut them up. But follow our quick tip to make slicing and dicing potatoes a breeze: Cut off the bottom of the potato to give yourself a flat surface to steady it before cutting. In this video, […]